It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but, if this is the case, the eyebrows are the frames that define them. Recently, topical treatments…
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INTRODUCTION If the eyes are the windows to the soul, the eyebrows must surely be the frames, shaping the face and giving definition to the eyes and forehead. Many women…
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INTRODUCTIONSkin and hair possess many important biologic functions, serving as the body’s first line of defense against the outside world. In continuity with the skin, the hair follicle functions to…
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INTRODUCTION The periorbital complex includes the eyelids, eyelashes, eyebrows, and bony structures that surround the eye. Aesthetic treatments for the periorbital region have been a cosmetic concern since the time…
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An estimated 10% of the US population has at least one tattoo, with up to one fourth in those younger than 30 years of age. Yet more than half of…
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I am writing in response to a letter to the editors written by Drs. Cohen and Mariwalla in the September 2013 JDD entitled “Combining Fillers and Neuromodulators in the Same…
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INTRODUCTIONThe role of genetics in the development of psoriasis has been recognized for more than six decades.1 Psoriasis harbors a significant heritable component that is wellestablished, and a family history…
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INTRODUCTION Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are generally uncomplicated at the time of initial presentation. However, these infections can worsen quickly when there are delays in presentation and treatment.…
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INTRODUCTIONSpironolactone was developed as a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist following the observation that spirolactones block the effect of mineralocorticoids in the late 1950’s. The resulting increase in salt and water excretion…
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INTRODUCTION Our circadian rhythm is an endogenous timing system generated from the body’s central pacemaker, the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). Located in the hypothalamus and superior to the optic chiasm, its…
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INTRODUCTIONAcne is a common condition, which affects most people at some point in their lifetime, including approximately 85% of adolescents.1 In addition to physical effects of acne, such as potential…
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INTRODUCTIONOnychomycosis is a nail disease, which affects a high percentage of adult population and presents many difficulties in treatment management.1-3 The therapy consists mainly in broad-spectrum antimycotic agents administered via…
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